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ANTENATAL CARE Antenatal care is the care you get from health professionals during your pregnancy also known as pregnancy care or maternity care. Antenatal appointments will allow your midwife and healthcare team to help both you and your baby stay healthy. You should start your antenatal care as soon as possible once you know you're pregnant. Its purpose is to provide optimal condition for the mother and her growing baby to achieve the best possible pregnancy outcome. Even if your pregnancy is going well and you’re feeling well, it’s important for you to attend your appointments so that any potential risks can be identified at the earliest and prevented or reduced. it is also the first and main opportunity to discuss all your queries concerning the pregnancy, like what’s happening during each trimester, physical changes in the body, birth plans etc. Usually, an uncomplicated pregnancy needs 8 to 10 visits with your doctor, but number of visits may vary if there is some complication in the pregnancy. Care during ante-natal visits- The antenatal care you get throughout your pregnancy depends on: • your stage of pregnancy • your pre- existing health condition • any present problems you may be experiencing There will be a number of checks, scans, tests and discussions, such as: • when the baby is due, what trimester you are in and what this means for you and your baby • finding out about your medical history, general health and how any previous pregnancies were • discussing any medication you are taking • ensuring you’ve had a recent pap test • making sure your mental health is OK, and supporting you if you have depression or anxiety • checking your blood pressure and weight and testing your urine • organizing blood tests and screening • providing advice on healthy eating and lifestyle changes • feeling and measuring your tummy, and listening to the baby’s heartbeat • checking about any physical symptoms that may be bothering you • running through your birth plan with you. A good ante-natal care has the best post-natal outcome. Some common types of antenatal care are antenatal clinic care, midwifery care, shared antenatal care, midwifery group practice (caseload midwifery), team midwifery care, and private care. FAQ What are antenatal risk factors? Smoking, drinking alcohol, and using illegal drugs can put your pregnancy at risk. Maternal health problems, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, epilepsy, thyroid disease, heart or blood disorders, poorly controlled asthma, and infections can also increase pregnancy risks. What is the period of antenatal? The period from conception till delivery is referred to as the antenatal period. How many visits in antenatal care? A minimum of eight contacts are recommended to reduce perinatal mortality and improve women's experience of care. Counselling about healthy eating and keeping physically active during pregnancy. What is antenatal care? Antenatal care is the care you get from your obstetrician during your pregnancy. It is also known as pregnancy care or maternity care. What is antenatal care, and how soon first antenatal visit be? And why it’s important? Care a woman receives during her pregnancy journey right from day 1, like advice on supplements, foods, exercise, tests etc. Plan your visit with the doctor as soon you know that you are pregnant. It is very important because it will help in finding out early health issues with mother and the developing baby, hence the problem can be tackled begore it becomes a big problem for both mother and baby.

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